A new analysis by Ella Rosenberg of the Jerusalem Center for Foreign and Security Affairs (JCFA) argues that European Union sanctions and licensing mechanisms are impeding Gaza reconstruction. The study says uneven enforcement and complex regulations freeze legitimate transactions and create uncertainty for banks and aid organizations, despite billions in EU pledges.
The European Union has committed billions of dollars to Gaza reconstruction, but a new analysis from the Jerusalem Center for Foreign and Security Affairs (JCFA) argues that its own sanctions and licensing frameworks are undermining the effort. The study, authored by analyst Ella Rosenberg, points to uneven enforcement and complex regulation that create uncertainty for banks, insurance companies, and aid organizations, freezing legitimate transactions and hindering the flow of reconstruction funds. Rosenberg warns that the gap between Brussels' political declarations and actual enforcement mechanisms weakens the credibility of European sanctions and allows illegal financing networks to continue operating. She calls for the EU to unify its licensing and enforcement mechanisms, stating that without such reforms, even tens of billions of dollars in investments will not stabilize Gaza and the region. The full study is available online.
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